Women's sexual health
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Allergy medications and pregnancy: What's safe?
Find out what medicines can help you manage allergies while you're pregnant.
Hemorrhoids during pregnancy: What's the best treatment?
Know how to relieve painful, swollen veins in the anus and rectum during pregnancy.
Cervical length: Why does it matter during pregnancy?
If cervical length during pregnancy shortens too soon, there might be an increased risk of preterm labor.
Sperm: How long do they live after ejaculation?
After ejaculation, the life span of sperm depends on the circumstances.
Testosterone therapy in women: Does it boost sex drive?
This type of hormonal therapy may boost sex drive for some women, but its long-term safety is unclear.
Vaccines during pregnancy: Are they safe?
Find out which vaccinations you need while pregnant and which ones to stay away from.
Blighted ovum: What causes it?
A Mayo Clinic specialist explains what's behind this type of early pregnancy loss.
Repeat C-sections: Is there a limit?
Repeat C-sections are common — but each C-section is generally more complicated than the last.
Female orgasm: No climax with vaginal penetration?
Not all women have orgasms with vaginal penetration during sex. Most women need stimulation of the clitoris to climax.
Bioidentical hormones: Are they safer?
There's no evidence that bioidentical hormones are safer than standard hormone therapy for menopause.
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